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MBE for Woman Who Masterminded Queen's Funeral Coaches
2 Jan
Summary
- Senior transport manager Fatima Benzbir received an MBE in the New Year Honours.
- She masterminded the coach operation for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
- Her role involved relocating services from Victoria to Wembley Stadium.
Fatima Benzbir, a senior transport manager for National Express, has been recognized with an MBE in the recent New Year Honours list. Ms. Benzbir, based at Gatwick Airport, specializes in organizing coaches for major events and was instrumental in ensuring smooth coach travel during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
She led a massive operation to relocate coach services, which typically ran from Victoria, to Wembley Stadium. This logistical undertaking was described by her manager as one of the most significant and demanding transport operations in recent history, requiring meticulous planning and execution.
Ms. Benzbir, originally from Horley, Surrey, expressed her feelings about the award, stating that she was both thrilled and humbled to receive the MBE. Her contribution highlights the critical role of transport logistics in national events.
